3o6 Miscellaneous Papers 



Fro?n John Bondfield to [Pierre] Roussille. 1780. June 3. 



Has no doubt of his right to a share in the prizes taken by the 

 frigate " Boston." Advises him to apply to Schweighauser & Dobree, of 

 Nantes, who looked after the frigate's business. L. S. i p. (In 

 French. Copy.) XL VII, 179a. 



From P[ierre] Landais to Mr. James Degge, Lieut,, and Command- 

 ing on board the "Alliance," L'Orient. 1780. June 12. L'Orient. 



Commands him to hold the " Alliance " for him till the decision 

 of Congress arrives, whereupon he expects to take charge himself; Frank- 

 lin's inability to prevent his taking this step. A. L. S. i p. 



XVIII, 131. 



From A[lexander] Gillon to [Antoine Raymond Jean Gualbert 

 Gabriel] de Sartine. 1780. June 12. L'Orient. 



Craving his assistance in collecting those American seamen in the 

 different French ports, who are disengaged and desirous of returning 

 home. Claims to be the superior naval American officer in Europe 

 and in that capacity gives his opinion that Capt. Landais is the proper 

 commanding officer of the " Alliance." His intention of purchasing 

 the prize-ship " Serapis " for the State of South Carolina, unless she 

 is wanted by the French Government. L. S. 2 p. (Copy.) 



XVIII, 133a. 



From A[lexander] Gillon to P[ierre] Landais. 

 1780. June 12. L'Orient. 



Acknowledging his favor of the same date. Strongly advises him 

 to take and keep the command of the " Alliance," and restore her only 

 to those from whom he received his commission. L. S. 2 p. (Copy.) 



XVIII, 133b. 



From Arthur Lee to Captain John Paul Jones. 

 1780. June 13. L'Orient. 



Saw the authorities under which Captain Peter Landais claims the 

 right to command the " Alliance," and states that since there is a 

 resolve from Congress giving him the command of the " Alliance 

 and a letter of instructions for that purpose from the Marine Com- 

 mittee, it is clear beyond a possible doubt, that Capt. Landais com- 

 mands that ship. The subjects of the United States who attempt to 



